There were no hit parades between the Boston Red Sox and Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre on Tuesday night. This time, it was a pitcher's duel.
The Red Sox came out victorious, outlasting the Blue Jays 2-1 in game two of the three-game series.
Red Sox starter Clay Buchholz pitched eight strong innings, allowing one run on seven hits, walked two, and struck out four, while throwing a total of 117 pitches.
Blue Jays starter Shaun Marcum had a similar performance. He lasted seven innings, allowing one run on four hits, walked three, and struck out five, throwing a total of 103 pitches.
Toronto got its only run in the first inning. Vernon Wells hit a double down the left field line, scoring teammate Fred Lewis.
Boston got its first run in the second inning, also with two outs. Davi ...
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Red Sox-Blue Jays: Clay Buchholz’s Strong Outing Lifts Boston Over Toronto
Posted: 28th April 2010 by Eric Appleby in MLBComments Off on Red Sox-Blue Jays: Clay Buchholz’s Strong Outing Lifts Boston Over Toronto